Utah Pollinator Program Manager

State of Utah • Taylorsville, UT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Pollinator Program Manager is a full-time, exempt position housed in the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Conservation Division. The role manages a statewide program focused on establishing pollinator habitat and increasing native pollinator populations in rural and urban areas. The manager promotes the program and educates agricultural producers, homeowners, partners, and the public through outreach and presentations. The position also oversees the development and continuation of a competitive grant program, which may provide native plants or seed-cost sharing for agricultural producers implementing large-scale pollinator projects. The manager tracks and reports on implemented projects and works with the Pollinator Steering Committee to guide program strategy. The office is located at the department’s building in Taylorsville, Utah.

The role includes managing the TSOB Pollinator Demonstration Garden, a 7,500-square-foot meadow-scape of native plants at the Taylorsville office complex. Duties include seasonal garden maintenance, volunteer coordination, and supporting seed collection, planting demonstrations, and educational outreach. The manager may also source and solicit seeds for program development. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening and weekend meetings and occasional overnight trips required. The role may involve driving a personal vehicle for business, with mileage compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience in Agronomy, Entomology, Soil Science, Botany, Horticulture, Ecology, Wildlands Restoration, or another natural-resource-management field.
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well with technical and professional staff, elected officials, and local stakeholders.
• Valid Utah driver’s license.
• Ability to provide services without regard to legally protected designations.
• Ability to use a personal vehicle occasionally on public and private roads, including during daylight hours and after dark; business mileage is compensated.
• Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and occasional overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program and solicit applications and opportunities for habitat projects and partnerships.
• Work with the Pollinator Steering Committee to refine proposals, identify program improvements, and develop annual grant-ranking criteria.
• Develop contracts for grant recipients and oversee reporting on implemented projects.
• Monitor, assess, and report on program efficiency and grant successes.
• Conduct statewide outreach about the importance of native pollinators and educate the public about establishing habitat.
• Develop and cultivate partnerships with state, federal, and local agencies, private landowners, and nonprofit organizations, including collaboration on native plant materials and projects.
• Develop and follow a statewide strategic pollinator management plan with the Pollinator Steering Committee.
• Apply for grants to supplement funding for the Pollinator Habitat Program.
• Manage the TSOB Pollinator Demonstration Garden, including weeding, irrigation, planting, seasonal maintenance, and volunteer-group organization.
• Occasionally source and solicit seeds for program development.
• Present at venues and promote the program to agricultural producers, homeowners, partners, and the public.
• Track and report on pollinator habitat projects implemented through the program.

Benefits

• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth and opportunities to develop skills and gain leadership experience.
• Meaningful work benefiting the community and supporting organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethic, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager